'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Sunnydale Quiz

Life in Sunnydale isn't quite so sunny for Buffy and the gang, but fans of the show still know all there is to know about this suspiciously spirit-filled enclave. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of everything Sunnydale.

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Question 1 of 30

What's the hottest club in Sunnydale?

The Black

The Bronze

On Buffy's very first day at Sunnydale High, Cordelia invites her to The Bronze, the town's hippest — and apparently only — nightclub.

The Rose

Question 2 of 30

What is the name of the gang's favorite java joint?

Starbucks

Java Joe's

Espresso Pump

Buffy and company often end up stopping for a pick-me-up at the Espresso Pump, Sunnydale's answer to Starbucks.

Question 3 of 30

What is the local movie theater called?

Sun Cinema

In a town overrun by demons, a little brightness at the Sun Cinema is a welcome relief for residents.

Main Street Pictures

Starmark Cinema

Question 4 of 30

How many graveyards are in Sunnydale?

one

three

12

Sunnydale is home to a staggering 12 cemeteries, and even with so many to choose from, the cemeteries are so busy that they have to hold some services at night.

Question 5 of 30

What is the town's population when the series starts?

38,500

Sunnydale is a small town, with a population of just 38,500 at the start of the series.

100,000

483,000

Question 6 of 30

What is Sunnydale's main street called?

Elm Street

Maple Court

Many of the town's main businesses, including the movie theater and coffee shop, are situated on Maple Court.

Oak Drive

Question 7 of 30

True or false: Despite a disturbingly high number of vampire attacks, the population of Sunnydale continues to grow.

true

false

By season seven, at least some residents had wised up to all the evil, leaving the town with a population of 32,900.

Question 8 of 30

Who goes to Kingman's Bluff with thoughts of suicide?

Buffy

Willow

Angel

Kingman's Bluff, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean, almost serves as Angel's final resting spot one Christmas Eve.

Question 9 of 30

What real city is Sunnydale likely based on?

Los Angeles

Sunnyvale, California

Santa Barbara, California

Many of the exterior shots in the series were filmed in Santa Barbara, and maps shown on the show position Sunnydale right around Santa Barbara.

Question 10 of 30

What city's high school was used as a stand-in for Sunnydale High?

Torrance High School

The facade of Torrance High School in Torrance, California, was used to represent the exterior of Sunnydale High on the show.

Beverly Hills High School

San Diego High School

Question 11 of 30

What sits under Sunnydale?

gold mine

Hellmouth

The beautiful California town sits right over a Hellmouth, a portal used by demons and other unpleasant creatures.

underground volcano

Question 12 of 30

How far is Sunnydale from Los Angeles?

30 minutes

two hours

Sunnydale is roughly two hours from Los Angeles — and from Neiman Marcus.

eight hours

Question 13 of 30

True or false: There is a University of California campus in Sunnydale.

true

In season four, Buffy and her friends take classes at the University of California, Sunnydale.

false

Question 14 of 30

What native tribe used to live in Sunnydale?

Iroquois

Quileute

Chumash

The Chumash once occupied the area that became Sunnydale, and one Thanksgiving, the dead Chumash rise up and attack the town.

Question 15 of 30

What dorm does Buffy live in when she gets to college?

Saffron

Spelling

Stevenson

Buffy shares a room with Kathy Newman in the Stevenson dorm at University of California, Sunnydale.

Question 16 of 30

Who founded the town?

Tom Wagner

Richard Wilkins

Richard Wilkins founded Sunnydale in the 19th century, and the immortal town founder was also the mayor of Sunnydale for decades.

Mike Rawlings

Question 17 of 30

What other name did Wilkins consider before naming the town Sunnydale?

Happydale

Wilkins made a deal with the local demon population and considered both Happydale and Sunny Acres before he decided to name his new town Sunnydale.

Demonville

Vampiretown

Question 18 of 30

What college stood in for UC Sunnydale on screen?

UC Santa Barbara

Stanford University

University of California, Los Angeles

In 2000, the cast and crew headed to UCLA, where many of the exterior college scenes were shot.

Question 19 of 30

What is the name of the local newspaper?

Sunnydale Press

The Sunnydale Press is so filled with grim news that the obituary section and front page are easily confused.

Sunnydale Times

Sunnydale Sun

Question 20 of 30

What street does Buffy live on?

Maple Court

Revello Drive

Buffy and her mother reside at 1630 Revello Dr.

Second Avenue

Question 21 of 30

What building gets destroyed at the end of season three?

movie theater

coffee shop

high school

As the mayor prepares for ascension and the gang graduates, a demon uprising transforms the high school into a pile of rubble.

Question 22 of 30

What is the name of the U.S. government's secret base under Sunnydale?

the Initiative

The government launches a secret campaign known as the Initiative in a cavern, which is conveniently located right under the town's high school.

the Influence

the Importance

Question 23 of 30

What kind of store does Giles own?

magic

Located on Maple Court, Giles purchases Uncle Bob's Magic Cabinet and renames it The Magic Box.

books

candy

Question 24 of 30

True or false: Sunnydale remains very "business as usual" throughout the entire series, despite the town's supernatural residents.

true

false

During season seven, things get so dire in Sunnydale that even the most oblivious residents notice the danger, and the town becomes a ghost town.

Question 25 of 30

Where is the entrance to the Hellmouth located?

under the school

The Hellmouth is located right under Sunnydale High. So when the school is destroyed and it's time to rebuild, they put the school right on top of the Hellmouth again.

under city hall

under the magic shop

Question 26 of 30

What space is the gang's command center at the start of the series?

cafeteria

library

Buffy and her friends use the library as a favorite meeting spot for discussing vampire and demon slayings.

Buffy's bedroom

Question 27 of 30

What date are vampires most deadly?

Jan. 1

Oct. 4

Residents of Sunnydale should stay indoors on Oct. 4 — the Night of St. Vigeous — when vampire power is most potent.

Oct. 31

Question 28 of 30

What's the least popular animal at the Sunnydale Zoo?

lions

monkeys

hyenas

After a crazed zookeeper named Dr. Weirick unleashes a pack of demon hyenas, the animals are a whole lot less popular for zoo visitors.

Question 29 of 30

What signal alerts residents that the Hellmouth is opening?

rain

earthquake

An earthquake serves as a signal that the Hellmouth is opening and unwanted visitors are heading for Sunnydale.

tornado

Question 30 of 30

What "celebrity" comes to Sunnydale at the start of season five?

Dracula

Dracula pays a visit to Sunnydale during season five to claim Buffy as his bride.